The 14th Annual Shaykh Hassan Cisse Ziyara & Commemoration
About The 14th Annual Shaykh Hassan Cisse Ziyara & Commemoration
The Shaykh Hassan Cisse Ziyara & Commemoration is an annual public program celebrating one of the most impactful Muslim leaders of our time. Shaykh Hassan was a world-renowned Senegalese Islamic scholar, decorated humanitarian, and Tijani Sufi shaykh who served as the spiritual guide to millions of Muslims across Africa and beyond. As founder of the African American Islamic Institute (AAII)—a UN-affiliated NGO—he championed humanitarian aid, health care, education, food and water access, and development for communities throughout Africa.
This annual gathering brings together scholars, activists, poets, and humanitarians for reflections and lectures aimed at honoring Shaykh Hassan’s legacy and impact on the African diaspora in the U.S. and abroad.